Another Kukunoorpally Police Station SI Commits Suicide

In less than a year, two Sub-Inspectors belonging to kukunoorpally police station committed suicide, while the families alleged harassment of superiors.

Prabhakar Reddy

Siddipet: Unable to bear the harassment of seniors, yet another sub-inspector at Kukunoorpally police station committed suicide by shooting himself with his service revolver at his quarters on Wednesday.

The deceased identified as Prabhakar Reddy is a native of Yadadri district.

According to the Gajwel division ACP, the incident occurred around 11.30 am when he was alone at home. ACP Giridhar said that they have not recovered any suicide note yet and are investigating the case. A case will be registered accordingly, he added.

Meanwhile, the local media reported that the family of the SI alleged that he might have ended his life due to harassment by superiors.

Last year, in a similar incident, another SI named T Ramakrishna Reddy belonging to the same PS, shot himself dead with his service revolver at his quarters due to harassment from his superiors.

The family and relatives of Prabhakar staged a protest in front of the police station blocking the road. They have demanded an investigation into his suicide.

It was reported that the SI had left a suicide note alleging that he had been harassed by the division DSP and Circle Inspector.